Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Utah
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Utah.
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
Arid and mountainous western US state, high-altitude vineyards (900–1,500 m) irrigated under a desert climate with marked day-night temperature swings preserving acidity. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec, Sangiovese and Pinot Noir are the signature reds: fleshy with ripe fruits, garrigue, spice and a mineral touch, balanced tannins. Chardonnay, Sémillon, Malvasia Bianca and Muscat as fresh whites with citrus and ripe fruit. Greater Zion AVA in planning.